TWG formed for eased agricultural import barriers
A technical working group (TWG) has been formed following President Marcos’ April 18 order to remove non-tariff barriers on agricultural imports......»»
Factory activity eases in March
The growth in Philippine manufacturing activity eased slightly to 50.9 percent in March from 51 percent in February as production levels declined amid material shortages......»»
Grab Philippines commends Marcos, Romualdez on transpo reforms
During the meeting between Grab Holdings, Inc. executives with PBBM, Grab proudly shared its significant contribution to the nation's economy, having eased unemployment by 1.1% from 2019 to 2021......»»
Inflation eases to 2.8 percent in January
Driven mainly by the slower increases in food prices, inflation eased further to 2.8 percent in January, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»
Philippines inflation rate slows to 2.8 pct in January
MANILA, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Year-on-year inflation in the Philippines further eased to 2.8 percent in January from 3.9 percent in December 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said on Tuesday. PSA head Dennis Mapa told a press conference that the January inflation rate is the lowest since the 2.3 percent inflation rate was recorded in October 2020. In January 2023, inflation rate was 8.7 percent.....»»
Wholesale price growth slowed in 2023
Growth in bulk prices of goods in the country eased last year as food and three other commodity groups posted slower price increases, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»
Remittances ease to $3 billion in November
Remittances sent home by Filipinos abroad eased to $3 billion in November 2023, reaching their lowest level in six months despite the holiday season......»»
NCR construction materials price growth eases in 2023
Retail price growth of construction materials in Metro Manila eased in 2023 from the previous year as all commodity groups posted slower increases, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»
Roche Diagnostics Launches National Women’s Checkup Month in Light of New Cervical Cancer Survey Findings
Roche [ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY] today announced data from a new Asia Pacific-wide survey, which revealed that women are de-prioritising their health, while fundamental gaps around cervical cancer continue to persist.1 The survey which explored awareness and attitudes of women’s health with almost 3,000 women in the Asia Pacific region, exposed four key barriers holding women back. […].....»»
NLEX eyes barrier-free tollways in November
The North Luzon Expressway management plans to remove toll barriers in November to help ease traffic congestion, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority......»»
Majority of Filipinos see red tape, restrictive rules as top barriers to foreign investments — survey
A survey released by Pulse Asia on March 27 showed that 88% of Filipinos opposed moves to amend the Constitution. .....»»
Politics of rice
The recent Administrative Order from the Office of the President removing barriers to the importation of food products has again generated debates on different sides of the issue......»»
Filipina youth champions education for women at United Nations
In her bid to break barriers in education experienced by women and girls in the Philippines, Mandy Romero, 23, wrote and delivered recently the country statement at the 68th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW)......»»
Women s Month: Oldest Filipina runner, women from all walks of life join Women s Run
Brave and bold women participated at the Women’s Run in SM Mall of Asia Complex last Sunday, celebrating women who have paved the way and have broken barriers in their careers and daily lives by being strong and fearless......»»
Floating barrier spotted in Bajo de Masinloc
Floating barriers have reappeared around Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, apparently placed by the Chinese to keep Filipino fishing boats and support vessels out of the rich fishing grounds, the Philippine Coast Guard said yesterday......»»
Easier ownership of e-vehicles pushed
An international think tank has called on government to lift importation barriers to electric vehicles and immediately amend the limiting provisions of the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act......»»
Inter-agency committee formed to streamline land acquisition for nat l railway projects
The government has created an inter-agency committee to standardize the process of land acquisition for the implementation of the country’s railway projects......»»
Rivermaya’s unexpected reunion concert is a ‘Thank You’ to fans
A Rivermaya reunion concert was once deemed impossible. But 30 years after they first formed as a band, they’re back together for a show that will serve as their “Thank You” to fans who have long waited for this to happen......»»
DA forms working teams for infrastructure projects
The Department of Agriculture has formed three teams within the department to oversee the undertaking of infrastructure projects that would boost food production nationwide......»»
PLDT puts up new unit for data centers
Telco leader PLDT Inc. has formed a new unit under its technology arm, delegating it with the task of building and operating data centers......»»
The Jets on family, music and legacy
The Jets, a Tongan-American family band that was formed in 1977 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, achieved global success from 1985 to 1990 with three world tours and five Top 10 hits on the US Billboard Hot 100. Renowned for songs like Crush on You, You Got It All, and Make It Real, the group has navigated the “challenges” of working together daily, maintaining resilience and cohesion......»»